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Six Clare-Gladwin CTE Health Occupations students earned top honors at the regional HOSA competition and will advance to the state-level event this spring. Pictured left to right: Nolan Underhill, Cassidy Steinert, Raegan McCartney, Calvin Scoby, Tamara Bennett, Braelynn DeLisle.

Six Clare-Gladwin CTE Health Occupations students earned top honors at the regional HOSA competition and will advance to the state-level event this spring. Pictured left to right: Nolan Underhill, Cassidy Steinert, Raegan McCartney, Calvin Scoby, Tamara Bennett, Braelynn DeLisle.

Clare-Gladwin CTE Health Occupations Students excel at Regional HOSA Competition

CLAREStudents from the Clare-Gladwin Career & Technical Education (CTE) Health Occupations program demonstrated their skills and knowledge at the recent regional Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competition, held at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU).

Applications for Bailey Fund Scholarships now being accepted

MIDLANDApplications to the Bernard F. and Melissa Anne Bailey Family Fund Health Care Scholarship program at MyMichigan Health are now available for the 20252026 school year. Students may access the application online at //www.mymichigan. org/bailey.
Changes to Social Security login

Changes to Social Security login

Changes to Social Security login

If you use the My Social Security account online, you’ll need to make several changes or you’ll be locked out.If you haven’t updated your account since Sept. 18, 2021, using the new method, the login for checking your Social Security account is no more and your username won’t work.
Bill G. Schuette

Bill G. Schuette

“Ask Bill G.” updated office hours for Dec. 30

LANSINGState Representative Bill G. Schuette will now host a pair of “Ask Bill G.” office hours meetings in Midland and Beaverton on Monday, Dec. 30, instead of an originally planned Dec. 13 date.“Ask Bill G.” Office Hours will take place at the following times and locations:■ 9-10 a.m.
Beaverton Lions

Beaverton Lions

Beaverton Lions distribute toys during holiday season

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Lions met Dec. 16 to distribute toys and gifts to 18 families in need. Per program chairman, Ralph Goerge, the Lions Club spends over $7,000 annually for this event. The Club works with Christmas Kindness to find these families.
DONATION

DONATION

DONATION

Mr. Paul, the principal at the Gladwin Elementary School, dressed like Buddy the Elf due to the high volume of gifts donated by students. Pictured are Mr. Paul, Sarah Kile and Gingerbread Man.

CMDHD closed for holidays

GLADWIN COUNTYCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) offices will be closed from December 24, 2024, through January 1, 2025, in observance of the holiday season.Regular services will resume on January 2, 2025. CMDHD wishes everyone a safe and joyful holiday season.

Blood drive Dec. 30

GLADWINAblood drive will take place on Dec. 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene located at 560 W.M-61.Appointments are preferred.Call 866-642-5663 or visit www.versiti.org/mi. Walk ins will be accepted as schedule allows.
BIG DAY FOR BIGGBY

BIG DAY FOR BIGGBY

BIG DAY FOR BIGGBY

Biggby Coffee held the grand opening of its new Gladwin store at 1247 E. Cedar Tuesday and, even in the middle of the afternoon long after many customers needed a jolt of caffeine, the line was 10 cars deep.